Anthoxanthum
Definition
A genus of annual or perennial grasses in the family Poaceae, commonly known as vernal grass, notable for their dense spike-like panicles and a strong fragrance of coumarin released when dried.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anthoxanthum
- Vernal grass genus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper neuter noun, functionalized as a singular taxonomic category. |
| Formation | Scientific compound derived from Ancient Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'xanthos' (yellow), describing the golden hue of spikelets. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌænθoʊˈzænθəm] |
| Source | World Checklist of Selected Plant Families and Grass Genera Monographs |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Genul Anthoxanthum include specii care încep să vegeteze foarte devreme în timpul primăverii.
EN: The Anthoxanthum genus includes species that begin their vegetative growth very early during the spring.
RO: Spiculetele strânse ale genului Anthoxanthum sunt o componentă comună în fânețele tradiționale de munte.
EN: The tight spikelets of the Anthoxanthum genus are a common component in traditional mountain hay meadows.
RO: Cercetătorul a analizat conținutul de cumarină extras din diverse mostre aparținând genului Anthoxanthum.
EN: The researcher analyzed the coumarin content extracted from various samples belonging to the Anthoxanthum genus.
Idioms & Phrases
Specie de Anthoxanthum / Anthoxanthum species
RO: Iarbă individuală din acest gen taxonomic, recunoscută după structura cu două flori sterile la baza celei fertile.
EN: An individual grass from this taxonomic genus, recognized by having two sterile florets at the base of the fertile one.
Inflorescența de Anthoxanthum / Anthoxanthum inflorescence
RO: Panicul spiciform strâns, ovoidal sau cilindric, ce capătă o nuanță galben-aurie la maturitatea deplină.
EN: A tight, ovoid or cylindrical spike-like panicle that turns a golden-yellow hue upon reaching full maturity.
Taxonomia genului Anthoxanthum / Taxonomy of the Anthoxanthum genus
RO: Clasificarea sistematică și delimitarea speciilor din acest grup pe baza caracterelor florale și a studiilor moleculare.
EN: The systematic classification and boundary definition of species within this group based on floral characters and molecular studies.
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